Pearl Mae Freeman, 86, of Russellville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2013.

The daughter of Joe and Lois Perry McMinn, she was born Feb. 16, 1927, in Fort Douglas. She retired from Tasty Bird Foods after 29 years. Pearl then became a volunteer with Area Agency on Aging as a senior specialist with the Senior Companion Program, and in 2009 she received the outstanding service award. She was a member of Restoration Church. She enjoyed quilting and gardening, but her most special moments were the ones spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John H. Freeman; daughter, Katie Lou Jones; two brothers, Troy and Henry McMinn; two sisters, Irene McMinn and Inez Maupin; and many loving friends and extended family.

The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Humphrey Chapel. The Rev. James Findley will officiate. Burial will be at Booger Hollow Cemetery in Pleasant Grove by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.